EtsyAustin Presents Craft Riot! A Handmade Revolution in Shopping

Just in time for the holidays, EtsyAustin, incollaboration with Wines.com presents CRAFT RIOT! A Handmade Revolution in Shopping. This 2-day event is the perfect place to find locally handmade and unique holiday gifts. Enjoy shopping from dozens of local artisans, wine tasting with pairings of both cheeses and chocolates, plus other yummy foods. Santa will be present for holiday photo ops with a professional photographer.

Now, more than ever, people all over the world are embracing the trend of buying handmade, vintage, and recycled products. Sustainability is becoming ideal in the current economic and environmental crises facing us today. When you buy handmade, you’re getting something made by a real person, not a machine. A purchase from a small-scale independent craftsperson cuts out the pollution and useless waste that is created by mass production. Additionally, buying from local crafters supports our local economy and helps "Keep Austin Weird!"

Saturday, December 5th, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 6th, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Craft Riot! event will take place at Wines.com, located at 5005 Commercial Park Drive, Suite 103 Austin, TX 78724.

$3 admission includes a glass of wine or bottle of water. The first 25 guests will receive EtsyAustin gift bags full of goodies each day.

Sponsorship Opportunities

By the Glass: Free

-Include 50 of your company’s promotional items in our gift bags.*

-Your business name and link will be listed on our promotional page as a “By the Glass Sponsor.”

By the Carafe: $50

-A 150x150-pixel logo and link for your business will be listed on our promotional page as a “By the Carafe Sponsor.”

-Receive 4 complimentary passes for Craft Riot!

-Include 50 of your company’s promotional items in our gift bags. *

By the Magnum: $200

-Logo posted as an official Craft Riot! Sponsor on our promotional materials (must register by October 28th)

-Hang your company’s banner or sign at EtsyAustin’s Craft Riot!

-A 150x150-pixel logo and link for your business will be listed on our promotional page as a “By the Magnum Sponsor.”

-Your business will receive a spotlight write up on The EtsyAustin blog.

-Receive 10 complimentary passes for Craft Riot!

-Include 50 of your company’s promotional items in our gift bags.*

Sponsorship payment may be made in the form of cash, goods, or services.

Email marketing@etsyaustin.com to become a sponsor today!

*Our EtsyAustin gift bags are extremely hot commodities. They will be handed out to the first 25 people (16 and over) each day entering the doors. Acceptable promotional items include: magnets, pens, key chains, pins, and product samples. Business cards alone are not an acceptable item. In addition to our sponsors, all of our participating artisans are including items. All promotional items need to be received before November 29, 2009. The sooner we receive them though, the sooner EtsyAustin can list you as an event sponsor, increasing your exposure

time.